Dr. Salyapongse graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He earned his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, California. In addition to providing high quality general orthopedic care (fractures, sports injuries, etc), Dr. Salyapongse completed a total joint fellowship at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he trained extensively in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the hip and knee. He utilizes advanced techniques to address a multitude of conditions involving the hip and knee.

Dr. Salyapongse specializes in tissue-sparing techniques for hip and knee replacement surgery (including the Anterior Approach hip replacement, minimally invasive knee replacement) that provide the potential for shorter recovery times, accelerated rehabilitation, and durable, long-lasting joint replacements. He also specializes in the diagnosis of problems and treatment of patients who have already had their joints replaced. Dr. Salyapongse serves as the medical director of joint replacement at Stanford Healthcare at ValleyCare, in Pleasanton, CA.

Dr. Salyapongse is a certified instructor for Anterior Approach hip replacement. He has performed over 2000 Anterior Approach hip surgeries and travels nationally to teach other surgeons how to perform this revolutionary procedure. He is also pioneering the use of digital technology for education, rehabilitation, and recovery from hip and knee surgery. Dr. Salyapongse and his team are proud to offer an Accelerated Recovery Program (ARP) for select individuals undergoing hip and knee surgery: where individuals can recover in their own homes, without the need for overnight stay in the hospital.

Dr. Salyapongse is fortunate to have Robin Mercer, PA-C as his physician assistant.